The distance between Glasgow and Dumfries is around 123km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Glasgow to Dumfries by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dumfries → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Dumfries.
First ScotRail Service
Take the bus to Dumfries Academy Street.
Stagecoach West Scotland
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Dumfries by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).
The distance between Glasgow and Dumfries is around 123km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Glasgow and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Dumfries is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Dumfries. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Glasgow and Dumfries with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 45m.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Glasgow and Dumfries. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Dumfries. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Glasgow and Dumfries with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 10m.
Stagecoach West Scotland run regular bus services between Glasgow and Dumfries. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Dumfries is Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Dumfries. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Dumfries. The distance is around 123km (77 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £21 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 45m | £21($25) | every 3 hours | 131km (82 miles) |
Bus | 2h 10m | £10($12) | every 3 hours | 136km (84 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | £22($26) | on demand | 123km (77 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
Stagecoach West Scotland
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.